Reedsville, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reedsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Reedsville and Preston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Preston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 227 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Preston County compares with West Virginia
Preston County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Preston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Preston County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.4 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.1% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 20.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.1% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.0% | 41.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.8% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with West Virginia, Preston County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Preston County at a glance: 25.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 8.1% in West Virginia.
Overview
Police reported 227 crashes involving commercial trucks in Preston County since 2015: 94 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Reedsville since 2015; patterns below come from Preston County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.0% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
The busiest hour is 4–5 am, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
25.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 8.1% across West Virginia.
Where crashes happen
US-119 leads within 10 miles of Reedsville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-81 (1) and Listravia Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in West Virginia.
Route planning tips for Reedsville fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-119, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 25.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above West Virginia), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Preston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-119 | 3 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| Listravia Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Preston County) |
|---|---|
| I-68 | 11 |
| I-68 Mp 19 | 7 |
| I-68 - Mp 19 | 6 |
| I-68 - Mp 23 | 6 |
| Us Rt 50 | 5 |
| I-68 Mp 16 | 4 |
| I-68 Mp 22 | 4 |
| I-68 Mp 30 | 4 |
Reedsville at a glance
| Population | 527 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 810 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 26547) | $76,084 |
| Median home value (ZIP 26547) | $184,089 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Preston County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | +744% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 20 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 17 | -13% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Reedsville
How many truck crashes happen in Reedsville?
227 truck crashes have been reported in Preston County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 94 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Reedsville?
US-119 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Reedsville since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Reedsville?
March has the most truck crashes in Preston County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Reedsville?
Since 2015, Preston County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Reedsville compare with West Virginia?
Per 100,000 residents, Preston County has 57.4 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Reedsville?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.